I had previously thought that it would be interesting to watch the series starting with IV and continuing through the death of Yoda and the conversation with Obi-Wan in VI, after which the entire PT is watched as a flashback, finally resuming with the end of VI. I was thinking this because it brings in the prequels at the point when Luke learns the full truth, and also the fall of Anakin and the rise of the Emperor are still very fresh when Vader redeems himself. But your approach is much cooler, and avoids the full 7 hour flashback!
I had previously thought that it would be interesting to watch the series starting with IV and continuing through the death of Yoda and the conversation with Obi-Wan in VI, after which the entire PT is watched as a flashback, finally resuming with the end of VI. I was thinking this because it brings in the prequels at the point when Luke learns the full truth, and also the fall of Anakin and the rise of the Emperor are still very fresh when Vader redeems himself. But your approach is much cooler, and avoids the full 7 hour flashback!